Our Team

While dressage is often viewed as an individual pursuit, the success of a high-performance athlete—human or equine—is the result of a dedicated and synchronized team. At Mountain Crest Farm, we believe our foundation is built upon the talent and commitment of our staff.

Guided by the European tradition, our program is anchored by a robust team of working students overseen by our longtime manager, Nicole Ardito-Ng. This mentorship model is deeply personal to Olivia; her own career was forged through working student roles from the age of 12 through her 20s. Because of this, we are passionate about cultivating the next generation of equestrians. Our working students gain immersive, hands-on experience in elite farm and horse management, alongside consistent instruction and exposure to the sport’s highest levels. To ensure their growth as riders, every student is provided space for a personal horse, guaranteeing daily time in the saddle and professional development under Olivia’s guidance.

Nicole Ardito-ng

2016-Current

Rider - Trainer - Manager

Nicole is an accomplished rider, instructor, and manager. She is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist. She is also talented at developing young horses and Jr. riders. She is a very important part of Mountain Crest Farm and oversees all aspects of the farm as well as managing all the scheduling and care of the horses. Nicole is originally from Hawaii.

Madeline Perry

2021- Current

Madeleine has worked for top dressage facilities around the country, and is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist. She has also competed through the FEI Young Rider levels including attending NAYC with her Dressage4Kids horse. She is originally from Michigan.

Trooper

Trooper is a rescue from Kentucky, he is our farm guardian. An ever watchful shadow with an eye for sneaking into air conditioned spaces whenever possible

Boomer

Boomer is a rescue from Virginia German Shepherd Rescue. A consummate professional, Boomer takes his role in dressage oversight very seriously. He can be found pretty much wherever Olivia is.

Rocky

Rocky is our perfect German Shepherd from Virginia German Shepherd Rescue.  He has a keen eye for dressage and offers insightful advice in exchange for bacon.

Rocky sadly has now passed on but his memory will be with us always. A truly special dog. Loyal, kind, a big bark and an excellent thief. In his life time he probably watched as much dressage as I have in mine. Every ride, ever step this dog was always watching from his corner of the arena, or possibly right in the middle of it.